Title: Youth Program Specialist

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

Hours: 35 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Period: June 2026 – June 2027, with possibility of renewal

Reports To: Executive Director

Posting Closes: June 12, 2026

About the Ottawa Youth Service Year Program

The Ottawa Youth Service Year (OYSY) is a paid, structured 8-month service year for recent high school graduates aged 17–19, launching in September 2026. OYSY connects young Ottawans with full-time placements at local nonprofits, equipping them with hands-on professional experience, new skills, and a guaranteed post-secondary education award upon successful completion.

Founded by the Honourable Dalton McGuinty and funded by The Rideau Hall Foundation, OYSY is designed ...